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Name Dr. Soumen Mallik
Designation Associate Professor
Department Name LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Office Phone No +91 3222 298-429 / Centrex Extn. 429
Email ID soumenmallik@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
soumen.mallik@gmail.com
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Mobile No 919476432869
Personal Website
Address Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur 721102
Educational Qualification
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
Ph.D.Vidyasagar University2014


Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor of the Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since February 2, 2010
Associate Professor of the Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University since February 2, 2022

Specialization/Research Area
Field of SpecializationResearch Area/ Areas of Interest
Scientometrics
LIS Education
Information Retrieval

Course/ Subject Taught
Information Retrieval System/MLIBISc.
Content Creation through Documentation Techniques (Practice)/BLIBISc
MARC21/BLIBISc.
Information Sources, Products and Services/MLIBISc.
Open Knowledge System/MLIBISc
Dissertation/MLIBISc

Conference/ Symposium /Journal Paper / Books Published
International Publication
TitlePublished inPublished onPublished byRoleDetails
Rationality of Working Days for Online LIS Course: A Student Centric SolutionLIBRARY HERALD, Vol 61, Issue 3, pp-30-35, Print ISSN- 0024-2292Jan, 2023Delhi Library Association (DLA)Sole Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
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Article's Web Link: DOI: 10.5958/0976-2469.2023.00025.8
Who should be a librarian? Neuropsychology, Prefrontal Cortex and Aging of LIS entrantsVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 18 - 19:79-93(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2014Vidysagar University, Midnapore India  Impact Factor:
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Importance of Librarianship.In JANA (Pijush Kanti) and MALLIK (Soumen), Ed. Glorious 100 Years of LIS Education in India: Introspect and Prospects. p 187- 200. ISBN: 978-81-923452-0-82013Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University.  Impact Factor:
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Towards a Sustainable Development of Scientific Temper of India: Introduce Information Education in School CurriculumPre-Proceedings: International Conference on science communication for Scientific Temper, 10-12 January, 2012,pp 357-3652012National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR  Impact Factor:
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National Publication
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Prospect of Public Libraries in Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In Paul, S. (2019). Role of Public Library in Archiving the Cultural Heritage of Bengal.(ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3)Page No. 11-182019Rohini Nandan: KOlkata  Impact Factor:
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Information Awareness Amongst the Potato Farmers of Paschim Medinipur District in West Bengal, India: A Case Study. In Paul, S. (2019). Role of Public Library in Archiving the Cultural Heritage of Bengal. (ISBN: 978-93-88866-03-3)Page 36-442019Rohini Nandan: KOlkata  Impact Factor:
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Dilemma of Potato Growers in Paschim Medinipur District of West Bengal: Information Dearth, Miscommunication or Information Illiteracy? - An Analysis with the Wilsons ModelVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 23:60-72(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2018Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University.  Impact Factor:
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Human Library: Concept and ProspectVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 22:62-69(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2017Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University.  Impact Factor:
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Research Trends in Library and Information Science : Analysis of ALIS and DJLITVidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 20-21:18-31(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2017Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University.  Impact Factor:
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Introduction of Community Information Service by the Public Libraries : A Survey on Information Activity in Potato Farming. (ISSN: 09723668)Public Libraries in India in 21st Century: IASLIC All India Conference, 31st, Banaras, 2017, Special Publication No. 56, 108-116. (ISSN: 09723668)2017IASLIC, Kolkata.  Impact Factor:
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Managing stress in Librarianship through motivational thoughts of SwamijiIn SARKAR, (Milan Kumar) Ed. Influence of Vivekanandas philosophy on stress and time management for library professionals. p 81-88. ISBN-978-81-923636-2-22015Central Library, K.D.College of Commerce and General Studies, Midnapore, West Bengal, India.  Impact Factor:
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Impact of Human Genome Project in international collaborative research on leukemia genetics.Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 16 - 17:1-27(ISSN: 0972 – 8570)2013Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University  Impact Factor:
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Television news librarianship: Importance and prospect.Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science,15:102-113.2011Dept. of Lib. and Inf. Science, Vidyasagar University  Impact Factor:
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A proposal for LIS education at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New DelhiIATLIS 2010: XXVII National Conference on Emerging challenges and lingering issues in LIS education, research and training, 27th Pune,2010, pp 134-1412010Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala  Impact Factor:
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iSchools and LIS educations system.Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.10-14, 79-862009Vidyasagar University  Impact Factor:
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Information sources in academic law libraries in India.Annals of Library and Information Studies,2008, Vol 5, pp 196-203.2008National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR  Impact Factor:
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Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor.Proceedings of the SiS2003: Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information Science,21st,Roorkee,2003,.pp 571-90.2003Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.  Impact Factor:
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Other Publication


Book Published
Title of the BookPublished byPublished onRoleDetails
Glorious 100 Years of LIS Education in India: Introspect and Prospects. (ISBN: 978-81-923452-0-8)Dept. of Lib. and Inf Science, Vidyasagar University2013Editor Indexing:
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Book Chapter Published

Ph. D. Thesis Guidence
Ongoing / Submitted Ph. D. Thesis
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorStatusComplete in Year
Raja MannaCentury old Public Libraries in West Bengal Established During 1800-1899 : An Exploratory Study.Ongoing0
Subhendu KarDevelopment of Information System on Local History of the Undivided Midnapore District of West Bengal , India during 1947 -2022.Ongoing0
Anima MahataDesigning a Model Framework for Measuring User Behaviour in a Digital Library.Ongoing0


Awarded Ph. D. Thesis
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorStatusComplete in Year
Pankoj Kumar SarkerStudies on the Library Services of Scientific and Technological Universities in Bangladesh and Recommendation for Model Information Framework in Light of Vision 2021 Awarded 
Bibek MahataAn Analytical Study of Potato Cultivation, Information Literacy and Market Economy of Potato Farmers in Paschim Medinipur District Awarded 
Parnab ChatterjeeAn Analysis to the Philosophy of Bertrand Russell and his contribution to the Universe of Knowledge Awarded 

Association with Professional Bodies
Type of Professional ActivityPeriod
Life Member - Delhi Library Association2009 - 10
Member- Ranganathan Researc Circle, New Delhi2002 to 2010
Life Member (Membership No. 529) - Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)2010 -11
Life Member - Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres2013 - 14

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended/Organised

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended

Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopYearRoleHeld at and Organiser
Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion.2019Presented Paper - Librarianship in Digital Environment is all about Instinct, Pedagogy and InnovationDept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 28-29, 2019
The Symbiotic Reciprocation Between School Library and Public Library: Rejuvenation of Peoples University in Knowledge Society2019Presented Paper - Rejuvination of Public Libraries through Academic Assistance to Community Children: A Roadmap for Inclusive Growth in India.Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 22-23, 2018
Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Pre-requisites of Knowledge Economy2017Presented Paper - "Public Libraries in the era of Knowledge Economy: Priorities and Responsibilities".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 23-24, 2017
Personality Development and Communication Skill : Tools for the Present Era2017Presented Paper - "Professional Training in Library and Information Science (LIS) : A win-win Situation for Tech-Savvy Millennials".Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, March 03-04, 2017
Roadmap for ensuring the quality of Library and Information Science Education and Research2017Presented Paper - "Traits of LIS Research Entrants"Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, January 27-28, 2017
Revival from Peril: Towards Resurrection of Public Library System in West Bengal2016Presented Paper - "Towards the Resurgence of Public Libraries in West Bengal".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 28-29, 2016
National Mission on Libraries: Disseminating Knowledge for the Developing Societies2015Presented Paper - "Lacunae in National Mission on Libraries"Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 12-13, 2015
LIS Education: Structure, Infrastructure and Superstructure2014Presented Paper - "Recommendation for policy decision and infrastructure facilities on lifelong learning in school and public library librarianship in India".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, February 20-21, 2014
Influence of Vivekananda’s Philosophy On Stress and Time Management Of Library Professionals2013Presented Paper - "Managing Stress in Librarianship through motivational thoughts of Swamiji".Central Library, K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur, March 22-23, 2013
Professionalism in librarianship: issues and challenges in 21st Century2013Presented Paper - "Dress and appearance management for inculcating professionalism in 21st century librarianship".Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore.
International Conference on science communication for Scientific Temper2012Presented Paper -"Towards a Sustainable Development of Scientific Temper of India: Introduce Information Education in School Curriculum"National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR, held during 10-12 January, 2012
A century of LIS Education in India2012Prsented Paper - "India Vision 2020 emphasizes self-learning in elementary education: Redesign LIS Education".Department of Library and Information Science, University of Burdwan, Burdwan,, held During February 02-04, 2012
National Seminar on Tagorean concept on library activities and services2011Presented paper- "Educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore and self-regulated learning process: An inspiration of modern library services."Central Library, K D College of Commerece and General Studies, Midnapore, held during December 17-18, 2011
National Seminar on Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and Prospects2011Presented paper- "A model LIS education program to encompass the future information paradigm."Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During December 08-09, 2011.
National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and challenges2011Presented Paper - "Participatory web user community: The biggest threat of future libraries".Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During March 17-18, 2011.
National Seminar on Organizing documents in Public Libraries2010Presented Paper - "Analysis of library services to predict the nature of user community and type of resource management in Public Libraries. "Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, held During March 11-12, 2010
National Seminar on Modern trends in higher education: Meeting the challenges2010AttendedUniversity District Committee, WEBCUTA, held at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore on February 12, 2010
Organising Documents in Public Libraries2010Presented Paper - "Analysis of library services to predict resource management in Public Libraries"Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, March 11-12, 2010
XXVII National Conference on Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training held during November 17-19, 20102010Presented Paper -"A proposal for LIS education at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi"Dept. of Library and Information Science and Jayakar Library, University of Pune in association with IATLIS
21st Annual Convention and Conference Society for Information Science2003Presented paper - "Impact of electronic journals on Immediacy Index and Impact Factor"IIT, Roorkee


Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised

Title of the Conference/Seminar/WorkshopYearRole in the EventFunding Agency
Librarianship in Digital Environment: Pedagogy, Ethics and Cohesion. (March 28-29, 2019)2019Jt. Organizing Secretary.
UGC and RRRLF - Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on - "Bonding Peoples Knowledge and Peoples University: Prerequisites of Knowledge Economy.2017Jt. Organizing SecretaryUniversity Grants Commission and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation
National Seminar on Glorious 100 years of LIS education in India: Introspect and Prospects2011Jt. Organising SecretaryUGC and Raja Rammohun Roy Foundation, Kolkata
National Seminar on Digital future of library materials: Issues and challenges2011Organising SecretaryUGC

Awards
Award NameAwarded ByYear
INSDOC(CSIR) Scholarship, 2002Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), CSIR, India2002
National ScholarshipNational Scholarship Scheme 1993-941994

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